Fresno, CA (June 10, 2026) – On Wednesday, June 10, a man believed to be in his 50s was killed after being hit by a big rig on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Fresno Street, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP).
CHP said the crash happened on the Fresno Street off-ramp from northbound Highway 99. Officials said the man was in the crosswalk on Fresno Street at the top of the off-ramp when he was struck by the big rig.
The ramp was closed for the investigation. CHP said the investigation was turned over to the Fresno Police Department, and officials reported that the big rig driver was cooperating. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the deceased man’s family and everyone affected by this fatal crash.
Where the Crash Happened: Highway 99 Northbound Off-Ramp at Fresno Street
The crash happened at the Fresno Street off-ramp from northbound Highway 99. Officials said the pedestrian was in the crosswalk on Fresno Street at the top of the ramp.
Off-ramp intersections can be difficult points for both drivers and pedestrians because traffic leaving a highway must transition into a street environment with signals, crosswalks, and local traffic movements.
What We Know
- California Highway Patrol reported the crash.
- The crash involved a pedestrian and a big rig.
- The pedestrian was a man believed to be in his 50s.
- The crash happened on the Fresno Street off-ramp from northbound Highway 99.
- CHP said the man was in the crosswalk on Fresno Street at the top of the off-ramp.
- The man died after being struck.
- The ramp was closed for the investigation.
- The investigation was handed over to the Fresno Police Department.
- Officials said the big rig driver was cooperating.
Why Pedestrian Crashes at Highway Off-Ramps Are So Dangerous
Pedestrians are highly vulnerable in crashes involving large commercial vehicles because they do not have the protection of a passenger compartment, seat belt, or airbag. When the vehicle involved is a big rig, the size and weight difference can make the outcome especially severe.
This crash happened where a highway off-ramp meets Fresno Street. That setting matters, since drivers coming off a state highway may be adjusting from highway travel to city-street conditions at the same time they encounter crosswalks, turning movements, and traffic controls.
A pedestrian in a crosswalk at the top of an off-ramp can be exposed to vehicles moving from a faster roadway environment into a tighter intersection area.
Officials have not said what led to the collision. Investigators will need to determine the big rig’s movement, the pedestrian’s position in the crosswalk, traffic-control conditions, and the timing of the crash before a final cause is known.
How This Crash Is Investigated
Investigators will likely focus on the right-of-way sequence at the Fresno Street off-ramp. That can include where the pedestrian was in the crosswalk, how the big rig approached the top of the ramp, and whether traffic-control signals or signage governed either movement.
The crash involved a big rig, so investigators may also review the vehicle’s position, damage, stopping point, and driver statements. Witnesses, nearby cameras, and physical evidence at the ramp may help clarify the timing of the collision. Officials have said the driver was cooperating, but that does not by itself determine fault or cause.
The investigation was initially reported by CHP and then turned over to the Fresno Police Department. That handoff matters because the crash occurred at the connection between a state highway off-ramp and a city street. The final report should provide the most reliable record once investigators complete their review.
What to Do After a Crash Like This in California
After a serious or fatal crash in California, the official collision report may be the best source for confirmed details. For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, the custodian is California Highway Patrol (CHP), which handles crashes CHP investigated, including freeways, state highways, and unincorporated areas. Local police departments handle city-street crashes.
California’s official CHP portal is the CHP Crash Portal. Reports may also be requested by CHP 190 form by mail or in person. The report form is CHP 555, and the request form is CHP 190. The governing authority listed for access is Vehicle Code § 20012 and General Order 110.2.
For CHP reports, the online portal fee is $22. Mail or in-person requests are $10 per 25 pages. Reports are available after the officer files, and the portal shows when the report is ready.
Keep in mind that California restricts access to a party of interest, including a driver, passenger, vehicle or property owner, parent or guardian, and legal or insurance representative under Vehicle Code § 20012. These reports are not public and are restricted to parties of interest with no fixed day window.
Because this crash was handed over to the Fresno Police Department, the final report source may depend on which agency completes the official investigation. After a crash in Fresno, you should confirm whether the report is held by the Fresno Police Department report portal or records unit or CHP once the investigation is complete.
Sourcing Note: Local Accident Reports compiles incident information from official agencies and credible local sources. Details from initial reports may be updated as official investigations conclude. If you have direct knowledge that any information here is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and correct the record.
